Prolotherapy
Pregnancy: Use with caution
It is the injection of an irritant solution into a ligament, tendon or other soft tissue in order to stimulate healing. Natural irritants are injected with the aim of achieving pain relief, and to initiate body responses that promote repair of ligaments, tendons and joints
Caution
Side effects may include:
Pain at injection site
Bleeding
Nerve or tissue damage
Infection
Allergy to the injected agent
Avoid in:
Bleeding disorders
Blood thinning medications
Acute infections
Joint infections
Unexplained swellings
Recent fractures
Therapy for:
Low back pain
Joint problems
- Knees
- Shoulders
- Hips
- Heel
Tendon problems
Comments
A session may include up to 15 injections, and several sessions over many months (3 - 6) are often required
The irritants are usually natural products including dextrose or extracts of cod liver oil
There is no scientific backing for its effectiveness
Ancient Romans irritated gladiatorial wounds to stimulate healing
Diabetes: Use with caution
Unsafe with children
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